Xiaomi 13 Ultra has two levels of thickness. It's not just like a flat back on the back. You know how the Galaxy S21 had that sort of like smooth granular lift to get up to the camera bump? This does sort of the same thing. The reason is because it has a 1.0 type sensor. So they need to have a beer image circle to project onto the sensor. My guess is they're reasoning for this is underneath that lip, which is where your fingers are. Although that still looks like a thick phone.

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